Why is Benihana famous?
Named after his parents’ Tokyo coffee shop, Benihana opened in 1964, featuring an authentic Japanese farmhouse interior and food prepared on steel teppanyaki grills right in front of customers. His highly trained teppanyaki chefs delighted customers with intricate knife work and theatrics.
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Why is Benihana famous?
Named after his parents’ Tokyo coffee shop, Benihana opened in 1964, featuring an authentic Japanese farmhouse interior and food prepared on steel teppanyaki grills right in front of customers. His highly trained teppanyaki chefs delighted customers with intricate knife work and theatrics.
What happened to the owner of Benihana?
Rocky Aoki, who founded the theatrical Benihana chain of steakhouses, where Japanese chefs with flashing knives double as performers, died Thursday night in Manhattan. He was 69. The cause was pneumonia, said Nancy Bauer, a spokeswoman for the family.
What type of food is Benihana?
Sushi & Japanese Steakhouse – Teppanyaki Restaurant – Benihana.
How many Benihanas are there in the US?
76 Benihana restaurants
From our beginnings as a family business with one Benihana restaurant in New York to our recognition today as a cultural icon with 76 Benihana restaurants in the United States, Caribbean, and Central and South America, our success continues to be a result of our relationships with our guests, investors and employees.
Why did the owner of Benihana go to jail?
The 60-year-old restaurateur was charged last year with insider trading by the U.S. attorney in Brooklyn, N.Y. His guilty pleas to four criminal counts of insider trading makes him eligible for a reduced prison sentence of 12 to 18 months, instead of a maximum of 10 years, prosecutors said.
What is Benihana worth?
Benihana agreed in 2012 to be purchased by the private equity firm of Angelo Gordon & Company for $296 million.
Who owns Benihana?
Angelo Gordon
It owns or franchises 116 Japanese-influenced restaurants around the world, including its flagship Benihana Teppanyaki brand, as well as the Haru (fusion cuisine) and RA Sushi restaurants….Benihana.
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Owner | Angelo Gordon |
| Number of employees | 5,000 |
| Divisions | Benihana, Samurai, Haru, RA Sushi |
| Website | www.benihana.com |
Who are the heirs to Benihana?
Benihana heirs Steve and Devon Aoki want stepmom booted from $50M family trust.
